Marten Carlson

Marten is a staff writer for Mattress Clarity News. He covers the mattress industry as well as sleep science news. He is specifically interested in the connection between sleep and overall health.Marten has written for media publications like Consequence of Sound and received a master’s degree in Film Studies from Emory University.He comes from Franklin, Indiana, and spends all the time he can writing, directing, and acting in films. He has directed genre short films and features. His newest film, Starlets, recently premiered at the River Town Film Festival in Clinton, NJ. He also stars in the upcoming thriller, Sour Bear. His next film, At The Hop, is a hot rod actioner with a horror twist.

About Mattress Clarity and JAKK Media

Mattress Clarity is a JAKK Media property that empowers people across the globe to enhance their sleep quality — and, in the process, to enhance their overall wellbeing. We do this by providing honest, unbiased, and reliable reviews of mattresses as well as other sleep products and accessories. While we are experts when it comes to bedding, we are also real people who don’t believe there is a universal “best mattress” out there. But we do believe there is a best mattress for everyone and it’s our goal to help you find it.

Our team also reports on the latest sleep research and provides sleep education content on a broad range of topics including sleep disorders, sleeping across different life stages, sleep trackers and apps, sleep industry news and much more. All of this is done so that our readers are empowered to get better sleep and live healthier lives.

Each one of our writers is a specialist in the area of sleep. Whether reporting on groundbreaking sleep research or offering a first-person review of a mattress or other sleep product, our team members offer honest, research-backed, clear, and down-to-earth content. While crafting our mattress, pillow, and other sleep product reviews, we spend quality time actually sleeping on or with these products with the end goal of helping our readers find the perfect night’s sleep. To further ensure the accuracy of our content, we are building an extensive Expert Network featuring sleep and wellness experts who verify the content on our site.

If you have been looking for a new weighted blanket, you’ve probably come across the Gravity Blanket. It is one of the most popular weighted blankets on the market. Having tried many other weighted blankets, I was very excited to see how the Gravity Blanket compared. Is this the weighted blanket for you? Read on …

A duvet cover can be a great addition to your bedroom. Simply by throwing your duvet cover onto a duvet insert or comforter, you can quickly change the look of your room. Also, it makes keeping your bedding clean much easier. Simply throw your duvet cover in the washer, and you are all set. So which …

Do you love the feel of hotel linens? Do you like the crispness of a freshly laundered shirt? If yes, then you might like the Brooklinen Classic Duvet Cover. This is a very popular duvet cover, so I was excited to see if it lived up the hype. Also, as a hot sleeper and a fan …

A new study gives a possible reason doctors keep telling their sick patients to “get good rest.” Researchers at the University of Tübingen in Germany discovered that our bodies might be more able to fight infection with healthy sleep. The researchers focused on T Cells, or lymphocytes (a type of white blood cells) that are …

If you are a fan of soft, thicker bedding, it might be time to consider the Parachute Sateen Duvet Cover. Over the years, I have been impressed with the company’s bedding and accessories, and I was very excited to try out this duvet cover. At $190, it is a bit on the pricier side, so …

Sleep fitness and mattress company Eight Sleep recently unveiled its new smart bed, the Pod. The high-tech mattress includes temperature-regulating technology, biometric tracking, and even an AI sleep coach. According to the company, the Pod is designed to help you get the healthiest sleep possible. We spoke with Jeff Hornstein, marketing manager at Eight Sleep. …

In the last few years, weighted blankets have exploded in popularity. Every day, it seems there are more options coming onto the market. At first, it may seem like all weighted blankets are the same. However, having tried out many of the top brands, I believe there are four weighted blankets that really stand out …

The Buffy is a down alternative comforter that just recently hit the market. In a short amount of time, this comforter has become very popular, and I was very excited to try it out. Personally, I was interested in its eco-friendly components and temperature-regulating properties. Is the Buffy a green option that will keep your body …

Luxury bedding and lifestyle brand Parachute recently revealed its addition to the bed-in-box market. The company says the Parachute Mattress is an eco-friendly innerspring mattress made with the same quality craftsmanship customers have come to expect from the brand. We spoke with a Parachute representative who told us, “It has always been our mission to …

For many, being in the hospital is rarely an enjoyable experience. And pain from illness or injury can be even more uncomfortable when coupled with a lack of sleep. Now, a new study may have found a way to cut down on one of the main causes of patient sleep disturbances: late-night interruptions by nurses …